Helen G. “Jerry” Bresnahan
Helen G. “Jerry” Bresnahan, 96, Beardstown, died Sunday, February 12, 2023, in Springfield. She was born on November 10, 1926, in Mt. Sterling, the daughter of Gerald and Helen Wagner…
February 2023
Raegan Krumboltz helps Dance Marathon generate $1.1 million
Raegan Krumboltz of Beardstown, was one of more than 500 current University of Iowa students who participated in the 29th annual student-led Dance Marathon which… Login to continue reading Login…
FarmHouse Fraternity offers scholarships to new University of Illinois students
FarmHouse Fraternity at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is offering multiple scholarships to incoming students of all majors that will be attending the university next… Login to continue reading Login…
IC announces Fall Dean’s List
The following students were named to the Illinois College Dean’s List for fall 2022. Luke Settles, senior, Arenzville Ren Parks, senior, Arenzville Blake Marr, senior,… Login to continue reading Login…
CORRECTION
In last week’s Beardstown City Council report, it was erroneously reported that the police department had worked without a contract for over two years. It… Login to continue reading Login…
City employee placed on leave
By Jaime Chapman Melissa DeGroot Espinoza, an employee at Beardstown City Hall, has been placed on a administrative leave pending an investigation by Illinois State… Login to continue reading Login…
Book signing at Old Lincoln Courtroom and Museum
The Old Lincoln Courtroom and Museum welcomes author Sam Foster to Beardstown 2:00-4:00 p.m., Sunday, February 19. At this appearance, Sam will be discussing the… Login to continue reading Login…
Chandlerville Board hears requirements on pump
By Jan McGovern Guest speakers addressed the Chandlerville Village Board and indicated they were concerned with the installation of the new pump. Roger Lauder said… Login to continue reading Login…
Ashland hires new water system operator
By Michael Kloppenburg At last week’s Ashland village board meeting, the board voted to hire Kenneth McCart as the new certified water system operator for… Login to continue reading Login…
Four rob Beardstown laundromat
An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from Premier Coin Laundry, 7th and March Street, Beardstown, early Friday morning. According to Police Chief Martin Coad,… Login to continue reading Login…